Orlistat And L-carnitine Which Is Best Choice?

Orlistat and L-carnitine are both popular weight-loss drugs on the market, so what are the differences between them?

1. Working principle

Orlistat acts on the gastrointestinal tract and inhibits the lipase in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent the hydrolysis of triglycerides in food into free fatty acids and monoacylglycerides, which can reduce fat absorption and promote fat excretion.

L-carnitine reduces body fat and body weight by promoting the conversion of fat into energy, without reducing water and muscle, and at the same time plays a role in weight loss.

2. Side effects

Most of the side effects of orlistat are gastrointestinal reactions, such as increased gastrointestinal exhaust, stool urgency, and oily stool discharge; in addition, it may cause fecal incontinence, and most patients have symptoms after taking it for a period of time. disappear slowly.

There are two main side effects of L-carnitine. One is damage to the gastrointestinal tract, which may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, etc.; the other is damage to the liver, and this drug can cause liver function damage.

3. Advantages

Orlistat itself is a local weight loss drug, which can accelerate the decomposition of fat in the body and inactivate the lipase in the intestine, thereby reducing the speed of fat absorption.

L-carnitine is through the decomposition of body fat, so as to achieve systemic weight loss.

All in all, whether orlistat or L-carnitine is used to lose weight is a kind of chemical agent to lose weight. It is recommended to use the product in conjunction with exercise to achieve the goal of healthy weight loss.

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